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1943

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2022

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Jim Smallegan Obituary

Smallegan, Jim 8/4/1943 - 11/1/2022 Jim Smallegan, 79, of Forest Grove, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at his home. Jimmie Allen Smallegan was born August 4, 1943, in Hudsonville, to P. Nelson and Elizabeth (Palmbos) Smallegan. Jim graduated from Hudsonville High School and started working full time farming. He married Patrica Ann Yoak in 1966. They moved onto the family dairy farm on 48th Avenue in 1975, where they raised their three children. Jim's mission was having family and friends visit, enjoy, and be welcomed on the farm homestead he loved. Jim and Pat are members of Family Church-Ebenezer Campus. He was preceded in death by sister Carol Engelsman, sister-in-law Arloa Smallegan, and brother-in-law Randy Berens. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pat, children: Sherry & Ivan, Krist & Daniel, Jimmy & Rachel; grandchildren and great-grandchild: Quentin & Kristen (Ellie Anne), Zack, Madalyn, Ethan, Victoria, Eva; brother Marty Smallegan and LaVonne Walters, sister Norma Berens, brother-in-law Glenn Engelsman, and many extended family members. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, November 7, 2022, at Family Church-Ebenezer Campus, 5166 East Ottagan, Holland MI 49423. Private interment will be in Forest Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-6 pm, Sunday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Church-Missions Projects, or Hospice of Holland. www.yntemafh.com

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2022.

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Roger J Meyer

October 27, 2024

Always a man of integrity. And bent over backwords for the community.
Who Loved his Lord & Family.

Carla Vande Bunte Sterk

January 19, 2023

I just found the notice of Jim's death and want to express my heartfelt sympathy to his wife Pat and their family on the loss of a dear husband, Dad, Grandpa and friend. I knew Jim from the time he was a child growing up in Forest Grove Church and was at the table with Jim and Pat at our last class reunion. I knew Pat from the time we both attended Indian Trails elementary school. May God comfort your sad hearts in this loss.
With love,
Carla Vande Bunte Sterk

Roger Meyer

November 15, 2022

Sorry for your loss, Jimmy was a Blessed man w/ a Great Family!
Thank you for all your Blessings to all of Us over the years.
Sincerely,
Roger & Sally Meyer

Joann poortenga and kids

November 7, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and many friends. Jim was a great friend to me and my family as well. We will greatly miss him.


Jo Ann Poortenga and kids

Cindy Dozeman

November 6, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Our sympathy
Bob and Cindy Dozeman

Susie Otterbein (Kamps)

November 6, 2022

Mr. Smallegan was a kind neighbor to have while growing up, I have many fond memories of him. He always took the time to stop and talk to us when we were kids. I had the joy of seeing him at the Allendale Steam and Gas show a few years ago and we had a wonderful conversation about faith and family. Praying for your family.

Harley & Marcia Sietsema

November 4, 2022

Patty, thinking of your and your family in the passing of Jim, a great farmer and a great friend. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob and barb ricord

November 4, 2022

Praying for your family at this time of heartache that God will comfort you. Bob and barb ricord.

Jim and Pat Beelen

November 3, 2022

Norma,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Ver Strate Mac Donald

November 2, 2022

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sam and Sharon Smith

November 2, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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